Remember all that fuss last week whenCubs manager Lou Piniella trotted out a lineup full of bench players and theCubs lost? 

All-Star third baseman Aramis Ramirez and pricey ace Carlos Zambrano are on the disabled list. 

Despite injuries to several core players, the Chicago Cubs have managed to get by thanks to some lesser-known contributors. 

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The Rangers look good, but we know what you're thinking: When will they collapse? Ken Rosenthal's answer may surprise you. 

--RHP Carlos Zambrano passed another test Thursday when he took fielding practice. 

--3B Bobby Scales, a 31-year-old rookie, extended his hitting streak to six games. 

--RHP Carlos Zambrano passed another test Thursday when he took fielding practice. 

--3B Bobby Scales, a 31-year-old rookie, extended his hitting streak to six games. 

The Cubs were not happy with the timing of Major League Baseball's announcement that it had reduced right fielder Milton Bradley's suspension from two games to one. 

The Cubs were not happy with the timing of Major League Baseball's announcement that it had reduced right fielder Milton Bradley's suspension from two games to one. 

Despite injuries to several core players, the Chicago Cubs have managed to get by thanks to some lesser-known contributors. 

There are a few things Aramis Ramirez knows and a few others he doesn?t know as he recovers from the dislocated left shoulder he suffered last weekend in Milwaukee. 

Some things are old hat. 

Bobby Scales drove in four runs with two doubles and Ryan Dempster excelled with both his arm and bat as the Chicago Cubs took advantage of 10 walks Thursday for an 11-3 victory over the skidding San Diego Padres.